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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-15

PALESTINE, January IL, 1SS7.-I gladly re.
cOumen nd Mr.. Tanning. For X months had
been suffering from sciatic rheumatism, and
derived no benefit from medical treatment. 1
was not able to walk any distance, and after
ten days treatment found myself almost en-
tlrely restored and able to walk mile to
school.
Miss KATE HUNTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-15

The cure of my daughter by DIR. Tanning is
true, and / Cheerfully recommend him to all
who desire relief, as they will derive benefit
from his treatment.
n. W. HUNTER,
s. =. R'y. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
Tying the Presidents Hands.

: 1t is part of the duty and power al
the President to negotiate treaties. 1t
is the privilege of the Senate to ratify
or reject such treaties. But for the
first time in the history Of the eoun-
try cheeky Senator has proposed to
tie the hands of the President before
the treaty is negotiated. Here is res
olution introduced into the Senate by
the distinguished mackerel Senator
from Massachusetts:
That it is the Judgment OF the Senate that
under the present circCms tances no neg3tiar
ton should be undertaken with Great Britain
in regard to existing differences with her prov
ince OF Canada which has for its object the re-
duction, change abolition OF an y of our exist
ing duties on imports
This is nice specimen OF gall, in
deed. Why can't the lordly Senate
wait until it is called upon to act in the
regular constitutional waye What
hurt will a Presidential treaty do until
the Senate has acted on it in the regu-
lar way? The Senate need not be in
such frightful hurry to assert its
rights. There is plenty of time for it
to knock treaty into a cooked hat for
any within it chooses to entertain. -DeS
MOines Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

The action of the House in refus-
ing TO hold communication with the
Senate prevents the Soldiers Monu-
ment bill from becoming n law. This
bill was first proposed in the Senate
and unanimously passed. 1t was sent
thence to the House, where it was also
passed. President Smith and Governor
Gray are both ready to sign it, but the
House withholds it, thus preventing its
becoming 4 law. The eX-soldiers of
the State will hold the Republican
party responsible if the bill fails of be-
coming law because of the foolishness
of the House Republicans. Indiana
State Sentinel.
An interview with Public Printer
Benedict. in the Washington Post.
shows that the work of the office was
never in n more forward condition. He
was accused, by some Republican Sem
ators, of being behind in some of the
bound copies of the annual reports
of the secretaries, when the delay is
caused in the departments from which
Government printing Office is to re-
ceive maps and illustrations and to
anu ny
the officials. Compared with last year
the work is very far advanced. Mr..
Benedict, since he took hold of the
Office, has infused energy, industry,
order and regularity into it, which il
never knew before. His work shows
most conclusiyely the excellent judg-
ment of the President in selecting him
for position to which he is in every
way we'll qualified. The oppo sition to
his confirmation is the result of sheer
envy, partisanship and malice. -Atban1
argus.
The attention of Senator Hoar
of Massachusetts and Senator Sherman
of Ohio is demurely directed to the
sworn testimony of residents of Wash
ington County, Texas, given before the
Sanate Investigating committee. on the
alleged election outrages in that dis
trict. The preponderance of evidence
fatty contradicts the statements of the
memorialists, who. it is said by numer-
Gus witnesses, are worthless lot of Re-
publican politicians, who have for years
been manipulating the colored vote in
their own interests. but, having been
ousted from power in 1884. they have
since been endeavoring to pose as mar
tyrs. Ex-Congressman Giddings OF
Texas says the whole trouble arises
from the fact that the memorialists are
Republicans for revenue only. This
is sad news for the aforementioned
standard bearers of the army Of bloody
shirt orators. 1t will compel those gen.
tlemen to conduct little investigation
of their own and remodel the occur
renee to suit the exigencies Of the next
Presidential Campaign. ~ Chicago Neaos.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

produced ouch fruitful harvest every
year have erased to exist. 1t needed
only an Administration that believed
in business principles and honest exc
cution of the laws, dominated by = res
olute, fearless man. to bring about the
change. To the Democratic Admins
tration is due the reform that pervades
every branch of the public service; to
the Republican Administration is due
the failure to punish those who robbed
the Government. The time when the
biggest rogues could be punished.
when documentary evidence and wit
ness were within easy reach of the
Government, has passed by. The
statements of defalcations and swind-
ling of all kinds are to be found in the
public records, and form incontro-
yertible and damning evidence against
the party that controlled the Govern
ment and allowed official rascality to
sprout. come up and grow to luxuri-
ant maturity.--4lbany argus.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
CURIOUS BEE-HINES.
Gigantic Ant-Hills Occupied by StrODl
Colonies OF Busy bees.

Gigantic Ant-Hins Occupied by StroDx
Colonies of Busy Bees.
1t is, no doubt, well-knOwn to most
country boys that the bumble-bee makes
his home in the nest of the field mouse.
Whether the bee drives out the builder
and original occupant of the nest, or
waits for him to vacate the premises, is
not easy to decide. The fact that a
nest which is built in the spring will
often be found filled with bees and
honey in July, proves that it has not
been long without tenant Mr.. Wells,
in his account of his explorations in
Brazil, mentions finding great num-
Der of ant-hills, four to six or seven feet
high, constructed of clay by species
of white ant, but then occupied by
colonies of bees. These bees had turned
the ants out of their quarters and domi-
ciled themselves in their places. With
out exaggeration l believe many tons
of honey could be collected from these
mounds; from one hill alone we took
out sufficient to satisfy the appetites of
every one; even the mules had their
share. The honey is found in little
compact balls of delicate black wax,
about one and half inch in diameter /;
each ball is separate and distinct from
its neighbor. and the honey is most cx-
cellent In flavor. The bees, of course,
few about US, but were perfectly harm
less They are small and black, not
much bigger than a house-fy. The
mystery is how they can conquer and
drive off the white ants; perhaps many
battle was fought before they gave
up possession. However, the bees were
evidently masters of the situation.
Only on two or three occasions was the
same mound found occupied jointly BIZ
the bees and ants Youths COz11E1HioII.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
A Few Reform Measures.

Next in order of Importance among
the acts of the late Congress after the
bills regarding the Presidential success
sion and the electoral count and the
bill repeating the Tenure-of-Office act
is to be ranked the Interstate Com
MERGE bill-an experiment in Federal
legislation regarding railways. the
workings of which will be awaited with
great interest The law grating lands
in severalty to Indians marks long
step forward in the solution OF the
Indian problem. The passage of bill
authorizing a building for the Con-
gressional library is cause for congrat-
ulation. The act referring all private
claims, which have long occupied an
unreasonable share of the time of Con-
gross, to the Court of Claims is an inn
portant measure of reform in legis-
latiye methods. The steady improve
ment in the postal service receives
another impetus in the acts extending
the free delivery system to all places OF
1O, 900 inhabitants and reducing the feo4
on postal money orders.-M Y FOsk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
THE MOUND-BUtLDERS.

Comm only Accepted Theories Concerning
This Ancient and Interesting People.
This ancient and unknown people
left remains of settled life, and of
certain degree of civilization. in the
valleys of the Mississippi and its tribu-
taries; but we have no authentic name
for them either rs q nation or a race.
The name '.Mound-Builders" has been
suggested by an important class of
their works. These mounds were con-
.structed with Intelligence and great
labor. The great mound at Grave
Greek, w. Va, is seventy feet high and
one thousand feet in circumference at
the base; but generally the mounds
range from six to thirty feet in height.
Combinations of the square and
circle are common in these ancient
works, and the figpres are always per-
feet. Careful study of what is shown
An the many reports of these ancient
remains seem plainly to authorize the
conclusion that the Mound Builders
entered the country Mt the south. and
began their settlements near the Gulf.
Here they must have been very numer-
Gus, while their works at every point
cast and west, indicate a much less
numerous border population. Remains
of their works have been traced through
a great extent of country. They are
found in West Virginia. and are spread
through Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa
TO Nebraska. No other united people
previous to our time can be supposed
to have occupied so large an extent of
territory in this part of North America.
1t can be seen, without long study of
their works, that the Mound-BuilderS
had certain degree of civilization
which raised them far above the condi-
otion of savages.
No savage tribe found here by Euro
y,eans could have undertaken such con-
structions as those of the MOund-Build-
ers. 1t is abundantly evident that
there were large towns at such places
as Newark, Circleyalle and Marietta, in
Ohio. Relics of art have been dug
from some of the mounds, consisting of
Z. variety of ornaments and implements
made of copper, silver. obsidian. por-
phyry and greensboro. finely wrought
There are axes, single and double,
AIDES, chills, drills or gravers, lance
heads, knives, bracelets. pendants.
beads, and the like, made of copper.
There are articles of pottery. elegantly
designed and finished; ornaments made
nj silver, BORG, mica from the Allie
rhenies, and shells from the Gulf of
Mexico. The articles made of stone
show fine workmanship. and some of
them are deliberately carved. Tools Of
some very hard material must have
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
Pure Water for Swine.

A visit to many of the farms on
which pigs are raised would convince
any one that more care is needed in
supplying them with good, pure water.
The pig is susceptible to disease as well
as other animals and suffers from the
effect of unfavorable surroundings.
good health when compelled to drink
filthy water. alive with the germs o
disease. live on scanty ratiOns of poor
food, and sleep in a damp place as SO
many do. One would suppose that an
animal so easily cared for and 50 profit
able, one year with another, on the
farm. would have better treatment than
is given by great majority of those
who raise swine.-NGtiO1sGI LtUe- StOo&
Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
More Criminal Carelessness.

Julia. did that young man who
called on you last evening kiss you be-
fore he left the housee"
''Why, mamma, could you hear?"
81 heard enough; too much for my
own peace of mind. How often have j
told you to beware Of these men. Your
conduct is inexcusable."
81 wasn't to blame, mamma. We
were standing at the front door. and his
mouth was real close to my face, and
before knew it"
THAT will do. see you have no ex-
cuSe to offer"
''Yes-I have" sobbed Julia.
what is it. praye"
"His mouth-was-awfu to
my face-and-I-didn't know-it was
loaded. Merchant Traveller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
HE PoPE.s IncoME.
three Separate Sources from which tke
EnOrmOus Papal Revenue Is Derived.


<hree Separate Sources from which tho
Enormous Papal Revenue Is Derived.
A foreign diplomatist accredited to
Home gives the following account of
the present Pope's income and what he
does with it. Tho Pontifical revenue is
derived from three separate sources.
The first is the interest of an enormous
sum left by Pope Plus TX. to the Papal
treasury, which interest produces some
$500, 600. The capital of this is in
vested in English Government funds.
Contrary to what some persons might
imagine, Leo XIII. is a great specu-
Iator and subscribes to all the Italian
loans. When the latter rise he sells
out and invests the profits in English
consols. To che revenue left by Plus
TX must be added sum almost equal
in amount furnished by the Peters
Pence Fund, Ehich, however, has fallen
off of late years. This constitutes the
ordinary budget of the Holy See as
distinguished from the extraordinary
budget. The latter is derived from a
t2ird source. and is supplied by tho re-
ceipts of the Apostolic Chanccllery.
The collation. of titles of nobility, dec
0ratiOns, blessings in articula morris,
altar privileges, private chapels, eccle-
osiastical titles-such are few of the
Items which go to make up the extra
ordinary budget. 1t amounts to an
average of S50O,0O0 per annum, and
serves to make upthe private purse of
the Sovereign Pontif. and on which
he relies to exercise his generosity.
will I,n oh ~.
Vate budget of the Pope is thus
derived, in a great measure, from
the satisfaction of human vanity. The
ordinary budget of the Holy See, which,
as stated above. amounts to 81, 200, 900
per annum. is distributed by the major
<.omo of the Vatican among the Cardi-
mails residing in Roundabout $1,000 n
year each-the prelates of the Papal
court. the secretaries. the nuncios. the
Pontiiical bOdy-guards, etc.
1t is denied that Leo XIII. is ayari-
cious. On the contrary, no Pope ever
gave more, his Holiness keeping moth
sng for himself. AS for his table, it re-
sembles that of poor country curate.
His. clothes cost him nothing, being
supplied by the faithful from all parts
<'f the world. and he scarcely keeps a
penny to enrich even his own family.
The dowry he gave to his favorite
nephew, the handsome Camille Pecci,
did not reach $40, 600. while as for the
presents he gave the bride. they were
of the poorest kind. On the other hand
he spends a great deal in raising
the prestige of his court. in creating
schools, relieving the poor and main
tanning the Catholic press. He gives
large subsidies to papers which support
his policy. but they must be entirely
to him.
AS yet he has not touched q penny of
the annual allowance of 5000, 600 ao-
corded to the Vatican under the law of
Papal Guarantees. passed when Victor
Rnanuel took possession of Rome.
The annual income has gone on &C
throughout all these seven |
tVtn years, and now reaches an enor-
.mnps sum. The italian Bishops and
clergy are paid by the italian Govern
ment since the death of Plus IX.-M Y. |
Mail and Express.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31
Commentator as a Stimulus.

To commend a true man for the high
standard already attained by him, is to
lay upon him fresh obligation to keep
up to that standard. And true man
is likely to be spurred to greater effort
by every valued recognition of his best
achievement. No true man is con-
tented to have it appear that his best
work is already done by him. He
wants to continue to do rs well as he
has done. Hence cOmmendation is
stimulus and incentive to a man who
deserves commentator. He who
knows that his standard is counted a
high one. will be unwilling to let it APP
pear that his standard is really lower
than it has seemed at its best.-S. s..
Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

"A ball was given by deaf mutes in
Baltimore. The american says it was
a curious affair. They danced very
well and generally kept time with the
music. Waltzing gave them more
trouble than the square dances, though
some showed themselves to be expert
and graceful in the may whirl. A lit
tie girl danced the fishers hornpipe,
which was unexpected, and several
couples arose and danced a slow waltz
to the lively music of hornpipe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

Nine times out of ten a fire in q
theater in which a play is going on be-
gins on or under the stage. The audi
ence will have at least twentycminutes
to clear the house before there is any
danger, and there is plenty of time to
go out in quiet and orderly manner.
So says an old stage carpenter, and if
is something to be remembered.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

A corrupt evangelist who has been
exposed in Nova Scotia has taken adj.
vantage of the desire which many have
to hear women evangelists, and, though
not = woman, professed to be one.
dressed in female attire. and produced
q tremendous impression.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

Rich Rusks: Three ounces of melted
butter IN one pint of milk Beat half
pound Of sugar with six eggs; mix with
enough flour TO make batter and add q
cup of yeast. When light, work in
-four to make stiff dough. Cut in
keeDin0.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

Little Charlie-Papa, will you
buy me a drum? Fond father.-Ah,
but. my boy, you will disturb me very
much if l do. Charlie-Oh, no,
papa; won't drum except when you're
asleep.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-31

Life is short. but it isn't half so
short as some men are all through Life
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
In the CatholIe Ohurches.


 The day was observed in the Catholic arranged programmes of musical exercises were given. The choirs of the various churches spent much time in rehearsing fol the occasion and the fine rendition of the pro grammes pleased all. At St. Mary's chursh on Hillho1se avenue the Dominican fathers celebrated ponti6cal high mass at 10:30 8. m The large edifice was thronged with par ishioners and strangers The altar was beau. tifully decorated. The three early masses were attended by large crowds. The musical part of the services was finely rendered. The choir under the leadership of the new or ganist, Prof. Schwicardi, acquitted themselves most creditably. The vesper service in the afternoon was very largely attended and was very impressive.
 At St. Francis church in Fair Haven a pontifeal was celebrated by Rev. Fla ther Mllholland at 10:30, after which the Rev. Father Lynch delivered 8 sermon which was listened to with the greatest at- tention by the large congregation. Father Lynch preached most eloquent and soul stirring sermon, taking for his subject: "Glory Be to God on High and Peace to Men of Good Will'' The church was deco rated beautifully by the sisters connected with the parish. Professor Rohan had charge of the choir of this church and had labored most assiduously to make the mus sical programme rendered yesterday a sue- cess. His labors were well rewarded.
 Solos were sung by Messrs. John Donahue, Frank Msloney and John Sullivan The Misses Blondin and Maloney also sang very sweetly. They possess musical and we'll trained voices. Last evening was held a vesper and benediction service. The Rev. Father Mulholland preached and there was more artistic music
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
POLO NOTES.
Polo Game To-Night With tho Water.
 burys-Other Notess

Polo Game Tonight With tho Water
 buryS-Other Notess
 The New Ravens play in Hartford this af- ternoon and this evening they meet the Waterburys in Lincoln rink. The New Ha- vens have so far won every game from the Waterburys and tonight the latter team will try hard to win, ,inasmuch as they are desirous of getting good lead of the Bridgeports, with whom they have been fighting for last place. So be on hand tonight at 9:30 as the game will not be called till then.
 A game devoid of interest was played by the Hartfords and Bridgeports Saturday night at Hartford. The Hartfords won by score of 10to 2. In Meriden Saturday night the Meridens defeated the Waterburys to g. Valiant has recovered from his recent ill- ness. He played center Saturday. Doe has returned from Massachusetts whither he was called by the illness of his mother.
 Babbitt, for Waterbury, made 26 stops in Saturdays game. Meriden has been trying to secure one of l the New Haven players. She was unsuccess- 1 full.
 Manager Sands didn't play in Fridays game after all, although he at first intended ! to.
 Watson is guarding the cage well lately ! The reason the New Ravens want another goal tend is not because he is not filling that position in frst-class style, but because the managers want him to play center. They are desirous of putting DunRing in to rush, l and this would give the team two sets of 1 rushers.
 l The Pawtuckets have the lead in the New England league. Bridgeport people are anxiously awaiting the debut of Manager Harris new men.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
Transfer of Railroad EmpIoyes From
 One Shop To Another.

Transfer of Railroad EmPIoyes Fron,
 One Shop To Another.
 AS was naturally expected when the Con- solidated absorbed the Canal railroad, the machine shop work of the latter road is to be transferred to the Consolidated shops while the locomotives of the New Haven and Northampton road will hereafter be accom- modated at the Consolidated roads round house, and the present Northampton road roundhouse will be used as a paint shop. The work in the Canal machine shop will undoubtedly be finished by New Years, and the men will desert their present quarters for the machine shops of the Consolidated while the present machine shop will be fitted up as an addition to the car shop. All needed repairs of locomotives are now being done at the Consolidated road shops. Most of the hands who have been working in the Canal railroad shops will get work in the Consolidated shops.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
ANOTHER TABLET

Added to the Number aI Center Church
 Under the administration of Messrs Thomas R. Trowbridge and Robert B. Brad ley, committee on pastoral tablets. the eighth tablet in memory of successive pastors wal placed last Saturday upon the inner walls oi the Center church. The present one is O. Italian marble. 45 by AS inches, and bear. the following inscriptions
 To the memory or Joseph Moves, born in Ston ngtoD, October 16, 1888, died June IA, 1761.
 A graduate and instructor in Yale college.
 Pastor of the church 17l6 IT61.
 His ministry was marked by ecclesiastical contro versies and by social and political changes which led to the formation of second church, the estab- ishment of a separate worship in Yale college and the organization of an Episcopal church.
 By his sagacity and prudence he retained to old age the confidence and affection of those who re manned faithful to the mother church. The re mains rest beneath this edidce.
 The tablet is the gift of Benjamin Moves, who has a profile medallion of his ancestor The work was designed and executed by MT. Peter Sterling, of this city.